ATLANTA—PURE Solutions, a provider of allergy-friendly hotel rooms, will install 18 new rooms at the JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead. “The JW Marriott brand provides a strong emphasis on health and wellness, from locally sourced and organic cuisine to our state-of-the-art fitness center,” said General Manager, Mike Giamundo. “We believe PURE Rooms will enhance that experience for visitors to Buckhead.”PURE Rooms are treated according to a patented seven-step process that kills and protects against 98 to 100 percent of viruses, bacteria and other harmful surface and airborne irritants. PURE technology creates a hypoallergenic environment that is more comfortable for asthma...

SANTA CLARA, CALIF.—WattStopper has introduced a new line of wireless occupancy sensors in response to customer requests for more choices to manage energy. The radio frequency (RF) products make it easy and cost effective to install code-compliant controls in existing buildings, or wherever wired occupancy sensors aren’t the best fit. The product line includes dual relay controls not available from other manufacturers, as well as time-saving functionality.The sustainable product line includes a passive infrared (PIR) occupancy sensor, powered by unobtrusive energy-harvesting photovoltaic panels, with a prime 360° coverage pattern. One or more sensors can be paired with a variety...

MINNEAPOLIS—Swegon Inc. announced its North American launch of the ADAPT Parasol comfort module, a hybrid product uniting the energy-saving and comfort advantages of chilled beams and demand control ventilation. “The ADAPT Parasol is the first of Swegon’s demand controlled ventilation products to be modified to meet North American Industry standards,” said Mike Woolsey, President at Swegon “This follows the successful launch of ADAPT Parasol in Europe last year.”|ADAPT Parasol is the next generation comfort module style chilled beam. Chilled beams are ventilating and cooling devices with optional heating, mounted in the ceiling of rooms within commercial and institutional buildings....

GRANVILLE, OHIO—Acuity Brands, Inc. introduces ACP Series LED floodlights from American Electric Lighting that save up to 60 percent in energy costs, while cutting maintenance by as much as 50 percent compared to a metal halide floodlight. Sustainable solution ACP1LED and ACP2LED luminaires also reduce CO2 emissions by up to 60 percent while providing a service life of more than 20 years.ACP1LED medium luminaires are available with 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 chip-on-board (COB) modules and replace conventional 100- to 400-watt floods. ACP2LED large luminaires are offered with 7, 8 or 9 COB modules to replace conventional 400-...

TAMPA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes EverGlow NA, Inc. as a Founding Sponsor. EverGlow manufactures code approved photoluminescent exit signs and egress path markings. High performance glow in the dark signs and markings can help one reduce inspection and maintenance costs. Without compromising the life safety of guests and staff, EverGlow (non-electrical) photoluminescent exit signs can be used to replace electrical exit signs.EverGlow (non-electrical) photoluminescent exit path markings are typically used to supplement electrical emergency lighting in the exit stairs of high rise buildings. EverGlow offers a complete system of egress path marking...

DALLAS—The Ellis Hotel, downtown Atlanta’s premier boutique hotel, recently converted an entire floor to feature exclusively Beyond by Aerus allergy-friendly rooms. Well known for its private-access women-only floor, the hotel now offers a second private-access floor offering allergy-friendly rooms by implementing the Beyond by Aerus purification process. This patent-pending system includes 15 unique treatment programs. The Ellis Hotel partnered with Beyond by Aerus to provide a solution for travelers that suffer from allergies and asthma. Every Beyond by Aerus room features ActivePure technology that works constantly to provide the highest levels of protection against airborne and surface contaminants. ActivePure is based...

LOS ANGELES—Eco Products Group (EPG), a startup environmental technology corporation, has invented and developed a hands-free device capable of reducing water use by 50 to 70 percent. The Ecofaucet allows consumers to control water flow hands free to use only the minimum amount of water needed for either bathroom or kitchen sinks.It is common knowledge that there is a global shortage of clean, fresh, potable water. The situation is rapidly becoming so dire that it can only be a matter of time before some face mandatory restrictions on the amount of water used on a daily basis for personal...

FORT WAYNE, IND.––Brigadoon Fitness, a national distributer of commercial fitness equipment and parent company of Hotel Fitness, announced a partnership with Kristi O’Brien. O’Brien is a professional golfer on the Symetra Tour (LPGA Developmental Tour) and competitor on the Golf Channel’s “Big Break Florida” reality show.“I am very excited to partner with a company like Brigadoon Fitness, which is as passionate about fitness as I am,” said O’Brien. “Fitness training is an important part of my daily routine and helps me maintain my endurance and strength on the golf course.”O’Brien graduated in 2012 from Indiana University—Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)...

CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y.—BioHitech America, a leading provider of organic waste solutions and the exclusive distributor of the Eco-Safe Digester, a food waste management solution, recently closed its second round of funding led by Penn Venture Partners LP, a venture capital fund located in Harrisburg, Pa.CEO Frank E. Celli welcomed this investment and pointed to the recent groundbreaking action by New York City. “We are glad to see the world’s greatest city advancing its efforts towards zero waste with the recently passed legislation. Our staff played a significant role in the inclusion of aerobic, point of generation systems like our...

NORTH WALPOLE, N.H.—Len-Tex Corp., a leading manufacturer of commercial wallcoverings, announces the appointment of Steven Goldfeder to the position of President. A native of Long Beach, N.Y., Goldfeder brings more than 20 years of industry experience and senior leadership to his new role, most recently as Vice President of Operations at Wolf-Gordon, Inc. and previously as General Manager of Blumenthal, Inc. Goldfeder will assume responsibility for the day-to-day operations of Len-Tex, providing visionary leadership and fostering strategic relationships with Len-Tex customers. He will lead the company in defining and executing growth strategies, driving innovation, enhancing operations and achieving organizational excellence. “Steve...